Parent FAQs
When will schools reopen?
All Christ The Redeemer (CTR) Catholic Schools will reopen on Wednesday, October 29. Schools will communicate specific reopening details directly to families by email or through their websites.
What prompted the return to work?
The provincial government legislated teachers back to work. In accordance with this legislation, teachers across Alberta are expected to return to their classrooms on Wednesday, October 29, allowing regular school operations to resume. For bell schedules, please check your child’s school website.
Are there any next steps in teacher negotiation?
The provincial government legislated teachers back to work after the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) were unable to agree on a settlement. The province has introduced the Back to School Act, which will bring students back into the classroom, starting Wednesday, October 29. The Back to School Act enacts the terms of the Memorandum of Agreement signed on September 23, 2025, including term (Sept 1/24 – Aug 31/28), compensation, teacher hiring targets, and effective dates. No local bargaining will be forthcoming.
Will my child’s school schedule or classes change?
Any changes to the school calendar are approved by the Board of Trustees and will be shared with parents as soon as these occur. Any changes to student schedules will communicated by the school.
Will regular bus services continue?
Yes, regular bus service will resume. Updated school bus information is available in the Stopfinder app. If you are not using Stopfinder, bus information is also available on the transportation page in PowerSchool. Please double-check Stopfinder or PowerSchool the day before school resumes to ensure you have the most up-to-date bus information.
How will the division make up for lost learning time?
In addition to any scheduling considerations, teachers will focus on essential outcomes and formative assessment to guide instruction.
Will CTR be supporting other learning opportunities such as summer school?
CTR is also offering expanded summer school opportunities to support students who wish to reinforce or extend their learning. More information will be shared on our website about summer school programming opportunities.
Will the Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) or Diploma Exams in January be mandatory for students?
At this time, we have not received any further information regarding reduction of learning outcomes, or the January Diploma Exams or Provincial Achievement Tests being made optional for students. Once we receive any updates from the provincial government, we will share this with parents, teachers, and staff at the earliest convenience.
How will CTR support students’ mental health as they return?
Family School Liaison Workers, Connections Workers, and school-based teams will monitor student well-being closely. Teachers will re-establish routines gradually and create safe, caring spaces for students to reconnect and share concerns.
What if my child is anxious or struggling after the disruption?
Parents can contact their school’s Family School Liaison Worker or counsellor for guidance. CTR encourages families to maintain open communication with classroom teachers regarding individual student needs.
Will before-and-after-school or Little Flower programming continue?
Yes. These programs are managed by external providers and are resuming as normal.
Where can I find updates?
Information will be shared on the CTR website and by your school principal via email and newsletters.